state socialism
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the theory, doctrine, and movement advocating a planned economy controlled by the state, with state ownership of all industries and natural resources.
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First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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First recorded in 1875–80
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state socialism
noun
a variant of socialism in which the power of the state is employed for the purpose of creating an egalitarian society by means of public control of major industries, banks, etc, coupled with economic planning and a social security system
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